BonelliErede is best known for the close connections between its offices in Belgium, Rome and Milan; the Brussels branch consequently receives much of its key work from clients with business interests in Italy. State aid mandates are a particular area of focus for the team, with merger control proceedings also forming a core part of the practice. Massimo Merola leads the group with ‘great strategic vision'.
Testimonials
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‘BonelliErede has been present in Brussels for very many years and has gained outstanding experience in dealing with EU institutions, the more so when Italian law issues are involved.’
‘Massimo Merola is a true authority on state aid and his findings and opinions are respected by clients and the Commission alike. His network of contacts in the European Commission and Parliament is unparalelled and tremendously important.’
‘I had the chance to work mostly with Alessandro Cogoni, who is an outstanding practitioner. He showed a great attitude towards technology, grasping without difficulties the peculiarities of our business, and rapidly detecting issues and possible solutions.’
‘BonelliErede's team has in-depth knowledge of their clients' industries, anticipating the issues that really matter in a case. They are creative in the way they present a case and understand their clients' concerns.’
‘Massimo Merola is an extraordinary lawyer with a great strategic vision.'
Key clients
- Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
- PagoPA S.p.A.
- Alperia S.p.A.
- Neos S.p.A.
- Pharma Mar SA
- ILVA S.p.A. in A.S.
- Piaggio &C S.p.A.
- Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A.
- Fastweb S.p.A.
- Simest S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Autostrade per l’Italia on a preliminary ruling before the Court of Justice relating to the interpretation of Directive 2014/23/EU.
- Assisting PagoPA with the assessment of its compliance with EU state aid rules relating to all the contributions received by the client for the development of its services aimed at the digitalisation of the public administration.
- Representing Alperia before the General Court in support of the European Commission and in opposition to the action brought by Tirreno Power and set for the annulment of the decision approving the Italian capacity mechanism.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Massimo Merola